2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic vs. 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic and 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible. 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic | 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
